According to China Daily, the former NBA star's new name will be Panda Friend.

World Peace has announced that he has agreed to play overseas in China. He signed a one-year deal with the Sichuan Blue Whales worth $1.43 million, according to the newspaper.

He recently tweeted: "First thing I am doing when I get to china will be visiting Pandas with my daughter @BabyGirl_Sade."

He later added, "New Chinese name coming soon. You guys are going to love it!!!!"

World Peace, who played for the Lakers from 2009-2010 through 2012-2013, changed his name during his tenure with the team. Formerly known as Ron Artest, he became World Peace after filing a legal petition in September 2011.

The 34-year-old small forward averaged 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals during his 15 seasons in the NBA.